Islands.com on MSN

Just Outside Downtown Minneapolis Is Minnesota's Idyllic Lake Beach To Swim, Fish, And Kayak With Skyline Views

One of the best things about 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes' is that you're never far from a body of water. Head to this Twin ...
Islands.com on MSN

Minnesota's City With Scenic Lakes, Camping Spots, And A Charming Main Street Is A Midwest Gem

This charming small town north of Minneapolis is a perfect place to get some R&R, with its rustic setting, remarkably clear ...
West Central Tribune

Kayak, canoe or float down scenic rivers in west central Minnesota

Paddling enthusiasts call the waters of west central Minnesota the “Boundary Waters of Southern Minnesota" — and for good reason. The rivers and streams of the region offer plenty of opportunity to ...
St. Cloud Times

Central Minnesota duo completes journey from Minnesota to Canada's arctic waters

ST. CLOUD — Being alone on a river for three months brought two St. Cloud-area natives closer to nature and closer to each other. St. Cloud native Zach Fritz and Sauk Rapids native Taylor Rau returned ...
Star Tribune

When canoeing was king: Author explores a dream era for Minnesota racing

Leave it to Minnesotans to turn canoe racing into the equivalent of a full-contact sport. Such description wasn’t a stretch in the mid-20th century, when there were paddling celebrities hellbent on ...
Minnesota Daily

Using canoes and virtual reality, local project explores Indigenous traditions

Researchers at the University of Minnesota developed a virtual reality canoe simulator as part of a larger project that aims to revitalize cultural Indigenous traditions. Professors Vicente Diaz and ...